Members of the Supervisory Board

De Nieuwe Kerk | H’ART Museum aims to make culture accessible to a wide audience. We believe it is important that our Board of Trustees reflects the diversity of our society. We therefore invite everyone to apply.

When fully staffed, the Supervisory Board consists of seven members. The foundations have a two-person executive board, consisting of a general director and a business director.

The Nieuwe Kerk is a historic landmark in the heart of the capital, right on Dam Square. We celebrate, gather, and commemorate through a wide range of events and exhibitions on urban themes such as Mokum, the history of Jewish Amsterdam, and Queer Amsterdam. On May 4, during the annual commemoration, the church plays a central role.

Over the next few years, H’ART Museum will be developing exhibitions and educational projects in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the British Museum in London, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington. These include exhibitions on the life and work of Brancusi this year and Matisse in 2026.

De Nieuwe Kerk | H’ART Museum employs approximately 50 staff members and also works with temporary staff for educational activities, guided tours, visitor reception, and our museum shops. The foundations do not receive any regular subsidies. All activities are funded through ticket sales, rentals, sponsors, grants, private donors, and friends of the museum.

Profile  

The (inter)national cultural entrepreneur brings a business perspective and experience in and with the cultural sector to the Board of Trustees. He or she has in-depth knowledge of the (inter)national cultural field and expertise in advising cultural institutions on achieving their objectives.

In addition to general oversight of the foundations and their boards, the specific tasks are:

• Advising the Supervisory Board on the national and international cultural sector and its merits.
• Sharing expertise and networking to help realize the institution’s cultural goals.
• Advising the Council on exhibitions

 We are looking for candidates with:

• (commercial) experience in the cultural sector.
• A strong network within the cultural sector.
• Strategic insight and knowledge of cultural business models.
• Knowledge of the national and international cultural sector and relevant regulations.

Procedure

If you wish to apply, please respond by July 23, 2025, via HR@nieuwekerk.nl by sending a brief cover letter and your resume. Interviews will take place on Wednesday, August 27. The interviews will be conducted by Renée Jones-Bos and Marjolein Willemsen on behalf of the Supervisory Board and Executive Director Annabelle Birnie on behalf of the Board of Directors. For more information about the vacancies and the application process, please contact Annabelle Birnie at a.birnie@hartmuseum.nl

We value a personal approach when looking for a new colleague, which is why we do not use recruitment agencies.